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i'm judy woodruff, and welcome to this "pbs newshour" special coverage of president obama's "state of the union" address. we want you to know this program is also being livestreamed on our home page on the web. in just a few moments, the president will spell out his policy agenda for the start of his second term. he is expected tonight to focus mainly on jobs and the economy, and to highlight other domestic priorities including gun control and immigration reform, but also to touch on international challenges. here with me, as they will be throughout our coverage tonight, are syndicated columnist mark shields and "new york times" columnist david brooks. mark, what is different about a state of the union when it's the first one of a second term? >> you don't have that many more to look forward to? the sand is running out of the glass. this is probably the best shot that most presidents have in their second term is that first year-and-a-half before you get into congressional elections and the lame duckness really sets in. the race to succeed him begins while he's just sitting there. so t
i'm judy woodruff, and welcome to this "pbs newshour" special coverage of president obama's "state of the union" address. we want you to know this program is also being livestreamed on our home page on the web. in just a few moments, the president will spell out his policy agenda for the start of his second term. he is expected tonight to focus mainly on jobs and the economy, and to highlight other domestic priorities including gun control and immigration reform, but also to...
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seated in the hall prominent guest victims of gun violence like gabey giffords and next to mi shoal obama the parents -- michelle obama the parents of hadiya pendleton. >> three weeks ago she was here in washington performing for her country at my inauguration. and a week later, she was shot and killed in a chicago park after school. >> reporter: the president also talked about the tragic shootings in newtown connecticut in it has been-- >> it has been two months since newtown. i know this is not the first time the country debated how to reduce gun violence. but this time is different. >> reporter: it was after these shootings that the president proposed toughening gun laws. >> the proposals deserve a vote. because in the two months since newtown, more than a thousand birthdays, graduations, anniversaries have been stolen from our lives by a bullet from a gun. >> reporter: president obama made an emotional appeal to congress. >> the families of aurora deserve a vote. the families of tucson and blacksburg and the countless other communities deserve a simple vote. >> reporter: i am ed payne
seated in the hall prominent guest victims of gun violence like gabey giffords and next to mi shoal obama the parents -- michelle obama the parents of hadiya pendleton. >> three weeks ago she was here in washington performing for her country at my inauguration. and a week later, she was shot and killed in a chicago park after school. >> reporter: the president also talked about the tragic shootings in newtown connecticut in it has been-- >> it has been two months since...
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gerri: president obama pushing for a higher minimum wage. i will break down how his latest plan is just another job killer from this white house. and we will get one small business owners take. stay witt us. hi, anne. how are you doing? hi, evelyn. i know it's been a difficult time since your mom passed away. yeah. i miss her a lot, but i'm okay. wow. that was fast. this is the check i've been waiting for. mom had a guaranteed acceptance life insurance policy through the colonial penn program, and this will really help with the cost of her final expenses. they have been so helpful and supportive during this time. maybe i should give them a call. i really could use some more life insurance. is it affordable? it costs less t that's pretty affordable, huh? less than 35 cents a day? that's less than the cost of a postage stamp. so, you said it was guaranteed acceptance? yes. it's permanent coverage with guaranteed acceptance for people ages 50 to 85. there's no medical exam or health questions. you can't be turned down because of your health. it
gerri: president obama pushing for a higher minimum wage. i will break down how his latest plan is just another job killer from this white house. and we will get one small business owners take. stay witt us. hi, anne. how are you doing? hi, evelyn. i know it's been a difficult time since your mom passed away. yeah. i miss her a lot, but i'm okay. wow. that was fast. this is the check i've been waiting for. mom had a guaranteed acceptance life insurance policy through the colonial penn program,...
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waiting for president obama's speech. now despite a cautious day of trading, the dow closed at its highest level in more than five years, and returned to the psychological important 14,000 level. the dow gained 47 points, and the nasdaq lost five, and the s&p 500 up two points. even though the stock market has made dramatic moves, and trading volume today and throughout february has been light. market pros say that's because investors are searching for new reasons to buy equities. there's a chance president obama might give them some tonight in his state of the union address. suzanne pratt has the story. >> reporter: with earnings season winding down, wall street could use some new headlines to chew on. good economic data would be nice. friendly washington politics would also be helpful. tonight's state of the union speech might give investors a clue as to whether that's likely to happen. veteran trader teddy weissberg is hoping president obama will stress the need for bipartisanship but isn't sure that's what he'll hear.
waiting for president obama's speech. now despite a cautious day of trading, the dow closed at its highest level in more than five years, and returned to the psychological important 14,000 level. the dow gained 47 points, and the nasdaq lost five, and the s&p 500 up two points. even though the stock market has made dramatic moves, and trading volume today and throughout february has been light. market pros say that's because investors are searching for new reasons to buy equities. there's a...
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here you see first lady michelle obama. somewhat interesting in her box, i don't see the person there, a young 20-year-old man named alan alaman who is an illegal immigrant from nevada. he is someone the country, he is one of so-called dream act people. he was brought to the country as a child. president has ordered that there be no deportation of any of those people who were brought to the country as illegal immigrants, as children who are either in school or in the u.s. military. i was saying before, gabrielle giffords is going to be there. a big and ted nugent who got in trouble when he said he would be in dead or jail if obama were re-elected, secret service was not amused by that. >> that earned him a meeting with the secret service was business like but one that ted nugent was looking forward to and the first ladies, parents of 15-year-old. she was shot and killed in chicago days after having performed in the inaugural parade in washington. the president has noted the focus on dealing with gun violence is being very m
here you see first lady michelle obama. somewhat interesting in her box, i don't see the person there, a young 20-year-old man named alan alaman who is an illegal immigrant from nevada. he is someone the country, he is one of so-called dream act people. he was brought to the country as a child. president has ordered that there be no deportation of any of those people who were brought to the country as illegal immigrants, as children who are either in school or in the u.s. military. i was saying...
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but president obama, he believes that it's the cause of oh our problems. the economic town turn happened because our government didn't spend enough, take control enough. his solution to virtually every problem we face is for washington to tax more, borrow more and spend more. this idea that our problems were caused by a government that was too small is just not true. in fact, the major cause of our recent down turn was a housing crisis created by reckless government policies. and the idea that more taxes and more government spending is the best way to help hard working middle class taxpayers welcome that's an idea that has tried. more government is not going to get you ahead. it will hold you back. it's not going to inspire more ideas, new businesses and jobs, it's going to create uncertainty because it breathes rules and laws that small businesses can't afford to follow because more government raises taxes on employers who pass the costs on to their employees through fewer hours, lower pay and even layoffs. and because many government programs that claim
but president obama, he believes that it's the cause of oh our problems. the economic town turn happened because our government didn't spend enough, take control enough. his solution to virtually every problem we face is for washington to tax more, borrow more and spend more. this idea that our problems were caused by a government that was too small is just not true. in fact, the major cause of our recent down turn was a housing crisis created by reckless government policies. and the idea that...
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. >>> the ecomony is once again front and center for president obama. it was the focus for nearly half of the president's speech. the president will visit an auto parts plant in asheville, north carolina today. creating middle class jobs providing technical and training increasing manufacturing are part of the plan outlined. he also sought to change the recent tone on capitol hill, which is focused heavily on the debt and spending cuts. >> most of us agree that a plan to reduce the deficit must be part of our agenda. let's be clear. deficit reduction alone is not an economic plan. it is not a bigger government we need but a smarter government that sets priorities and invests in broad-based growth. >>> now, central to the president's plan to "reignite the middle class" is education. he made an unexpected plan for higher quality preschool education. he wants to focus on math, science and technology. he asked congress to withhold federal aid to colleges who don't keep tuition costs down. he wants to raise the minimum wage to $9 and create a federal program
. >>> the ecomony is once again front and center for president obama. it was the focus for nearly half of the president's speech. the president will visit an auto parts plant in asheville, north carolina today. creating middle class jobs providing technical and training increasing manufacturing are part of the plan outlined. he also sought to change the recent tone on capitol hill, which is focused heavily on the debt and spending cuts. >> most of us agree that a plan to reduce...
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obama in her box in the house chamber. norah o'donnell we're just a little over two weeks away from these enormous automatic across-the-board federal spending cuts that are known in washington parlance as sequestration. but it's $1.2 trillion in cuts over the next ten years. they're automatic. the idea behind this with the budget control act of 2011 was to make these cuts so ruinous that they would force the president and the congress to come together and find a better way and they haven't. a little over two weeksing to go before those spending cuts take effect. how do you see this playing out? >> o'donnell: a white house official told me tonight they are more optimistic this week than they were last week that they would get something done. but your conversation with speaker boehner goes right to the heart of it. when he said the president doesn't have the guts to take on his own party. because what the issue is what the republicans want is the president to raise the medicare eligibility age. but, look, we're facing job lo
obama in her box in the house chamber. norah o'donnell we're just a little over two weeks away from these enormous automatic across-the-board federal spending cuts that are known in washington parlance as sequestration. but it's $1.2 trillion in cuts over the next ten years. they're automatic. the idea behind this with the budget control act of 2011 was to make these cuts so ruinous that they would force the president and the congress to come together and find a better way and they haven't. a...
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will lamarques. >> president obama says more withdrawals will happen in 2014. to eventually lead to the end of the war. >>> it seems higher taxes are taking a bite out of consumer spending. according to a new report, consumers barely spent money last month, after higher taxes cut into their paychecks. overall, retail spending inched up just a tenth of a percent. researchers say auto dealerships were especially hit hard. but if you are in the market for a gnaw car-- new car, jd power and associates wants to help you get the most for your money. the group has released its annual rankings for dependable vehicles. topping the list of lexus, porsche, lincoln and toyota. this is followed by the worst, jeep, mitsubishi, dodge and land rover into the -- got the worst rating. >>> there is a new smart phone in england that tops them all. check out the virtue ti. it costs a whopping $10,000. it has a sapphire crystal screen, which the company says is virtually scrach proof, along with a titanium casing. it also has a concierge available at the touch of a button. >> $10,00
will lamarques. >> president obama says more withdrawals will happen in 2014. to eventually lead to the end of the war. >>> it seems higher taxes are taking a bite out of consumer spending. according to a new report, consumers barely spent money last month, after higher taxes cut into their paychecks. overall, retail spending inched up just a tenth of a percent. researchers say auto dealerships were especially hit hard. but if you are in the market for a gnaw car-- new car, jd...
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. >>> it's on the road again today for president obama. he is heading to north carolina to promote plans he laid out last night in his state of the union address. as susan mcginnis reports, gun control and the economy are on the front burner. >>> reporter: president obama used the first state of the union address of his second term to send a message to laws, get to work. >> the american people don't expect government to solve every problem. but they do expect us to put the nation's interests before parties. >> reporter: the hour long speeched focused mainly on domestic and economic issues and on the need for a divided congress to compromise. he said, political brinksmanship, threats of government shutdown and unilateral spending cuts hurt the country. >> let's agree right here right now to keep the people's government open and pay our bills on time and always uphold the full faith and credit of the united states of america. >> reporter: the president drew strong applause when he announced that 34,000 troops would be home from afghanistan b
. >>> it's on the road again today for president obama. he is heading to north carolina to promote plans he laid out last night in his state of the union address. as susan mcginnis reports, gun control and the economy are on the front burner. >>> reporter: president obama used the first state of the union address of his second term to send a message to laws, get to work. >> the american people don't expect government to solve every problem. but they do expect us to put...
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senator obama -- president obama, obviously senator obama from illinois, going over and giving him a hug. >> i was going to say in 2011 after he -- after the republicans won in the mid term and took over the house, he made a great case that we had to move forward together or not at all and even in 2012 at the start of the presidential campaign he said we need to lower the temperature and he talked about sitting next to his friend bob gates, george bush's defense secretary during the capture of usama bin laden. whether he does any of that now will be interesting to watch. . >> bret: charles, you may be happy or not to know that dan pfeiffer, communication director in terms of word cap, this is the president's second shortest state of the union address. the shortest in 2009. i don't know how you feel about that. >> in gratitude. (laughter) . >> bret: final word before we hear from the president. >> one thing, it's a grand owe hecation, all the branches are together. the congress, judges, military and a reason that jefferson stopped giving them in the house, gave a written stateme state
senator obama -- president obama, obviously senator obama from illinois, going over and giving him a hug. >> i was going to say in 2011 after he -- after the republicans won in the mid term and took over the house, he made a great case that we had to move forward together or not at all and even in 2012 at the start of the presidential campaign he said we need to lower the temperature and he talked about sitting next to his friend bob gates, george bush's defense secretary during the...
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but president obama? he believes it's the cause of our problems. that the economic downturn happened because our government didn't tax enough, spend enough or control enough. and therefore as you heard tonight, his solution to virtually every problem we face is for washington to tax more, borrow more and spend more. this idea that our problems were caused by a government that was too small is just not true. in fact the major cause of our recent downturn was a housing crisis created by reckless government policies, and the idea that more taxes and more government spending is the best way to help hard-working middle class tax payers, that's an old idea that's failed every time it's been tried. more government isn't going to help you get ahead. it's going to hold you back. more government isn't going to create more opportunities. it's going to limit them. and more government isn't going to inspire new ideas. new businesses and new private sector jobs. it's going to create uncertainty because more government breeds complicated rules and laws that small
but president obama? he believes it's the cause of our problems. that the economic downturn happened because our government didn't tax enough, spend enough or control enough. and therefore as you heard tonight, his solution to virtually every problem we face is for washington to tax more, borrow more and spend more. this idea that our problems were caused by a government that was too small is just not true. in fact the major cause of our recent downturn was a housing crisis created by reckless...
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but president obama? he believes it's the cause of our problems. that the economic downturn happened because our government didn't tax enough, spend enough or control enough. and therefore as you heard tonight, his solution to virtually every problem we face is for washingt to tax more, borrow more and spend more. this idea that our problems were caused by a government that was too small is just not true. in fact the major cause of our recent downturn was a housing crisis created by reckless government policies, and the idea that more taxes and more government spending is the best way to help hard-working middle class tax payers, that's an old idea that's failed every time it's been tried. more government isn't going to help you get ahead. it's going to hold you back. more government isn't going to create more opportunities. it's going to limit them. and more government isn't going to inspire new ideas. new businesses and new private sector jobs. it's going to create uncertainty because more government breeds complicated rules and laws that small b
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president obama promised the tool during his state of the union speech last night. and for a link to college scoreboard, log onto our website, cbs baltimore.com, and click on links and numbers. >>> jd power and associates releases its latest rankings for most dependable vehicles. topping the list of lexus, porsche, lincoln and toyota. the survey measured the problems of owners of 3-year- old vehicles. jeep, mitsubishi, dodge and land rover got the worst rankings. >>> let's hope none of the cars are broken down right now. kristy? >> luckily enough, not at this point. but you're going to see slow traffic on the west side inner loop. the delay there. southwestern boulevard goes over to security boulevard. on the inner loop, over to perring parkway. average speed about 30 miles an hour. northbound 95, delays stretch from russell street to fort mchenry tunnel. and a couple of accidents. polaski. north green at north packa. and also eden street at north lombard. heavy there, around the inner loop at perring parkway. this traffic report is brought to you by ski liberty. ev
president obama promised the tool during his state of the union speech last night. and for a link to college scoreboard, log onto our website, cbs baltimore.com, and click on links and numbers. >>> jd power and associates releases its latest rankings for most dependable vehicles. topping the list of lexus, porsche, lincoln and toyota. the survey measured the problems of owners of 3-year- old vehicles. jeep, mitsubishi, dodge and land rover got the worst rankings. >>> let's...
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obama and by others who speak of defense cutbacks when in fact these $300 billion or $400 billion that we are allegedly cutting back from the wars in iraq and afghanistan is being paid out by the state department as payment for contractors left behind in iraq and in afghanistan to continue these wars. host: all right. let's have the congresswoman respond. guest: i want to thank the caller very much. because of what has happened in the past with these particular military engagements. we have to be very clear on where the american people's tax dollars are being spent. and she is correct. the cost of contractors related to these wars is extraordinary. i know when i have traveled to iraq, to afghanistan, and i have personally witnessed with my own eyes the presence of many of these contractors versus those in our military. and they are very powerful interests and they make themselves felt. as i said earlier in the program, i am for insourcing these services back to the department of defense so they're completely within the control of the secretary of defense and those in charge of our mili
obama and by others who speak of defense cutbacks when in fact these $300 billion or $400 billion that we are allegedly cutting back from the wars in iraq and afghanistan is being paid out by the state department as payment for contractors left behind in iraq and in afghanistan to continue these wars. host: all right. let's have the congresswoman respond. guest: i want to thank the caller very much. because of what has happened in the past with these particular military engagements. we have to...
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i oppose your plans because i want to protect my neighbors. >> president obama will make his case to the american people with rallies in georgia and illinois. in washington, susanne mcginnis. >> congress called him to send an immigration law into congress. >>> dr. phil with speak with the mother of ethan gillman. ethan was the 5-year-old about ducked from his school bus and held in the underground bunker in midland city by jimmy lee dykes. jennifer ethan's mother, will talk with dr. phil about his recovery and went what he went through. you can see the whole interview on wjz 13 where doctor phil airs every afternoon. >>> the conner's law will go to the house today. in 2006, 5-year-old conner freed was found unconscious in a pool. the life guard wasn't trained to use the defibrillator. >>> a pasadena family is distraught after their pet goats were mauled to death in their pin. >> there are still photographs of smoke and joe and billy jean. that's all sharon has left of her pets. saturday night they were killed inside their pin. >> i saw what i thought was a wolf over the top of my dea
i oppose your plans because i want to protect my neighbors. >> president obama will make his case to the american people with rallies in georgia and illinois. in washington, susanne mcginnis. >> congress called him to send an immigration law into congress. >>> dr. phil with speak with the mother of ethan gillman. ethan was the 5-year-old about ducked from his school bus and held in the underground bunker in midland city by jimmy lee dykes. jennifer ethan's mother, will talk...
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it was very emotional. >> reporter: during his speech, president obama made a call for legislation to get assault rifles and massive ammunition magazines off the streets. >> each of. >> proposals deserves a vote in congress. >> reporter: price also believes time -- the time for change is now. >> hardest thing i've ever done is lose my child. at the end of the day, i'm just john's mom, trying to fight in somes something we believe in and trying to keep our children safe. >> reporter: price says she is confident new legislation will be passed. denise, back to you. >> thank you, monique. price attended the state of the union, with maryland congressman, chris van holland, who was also influential on getting the gun safety act passed. >>> thousands kept on a cruise ship. and it's going to take longer than thought to get back to land. >>> i'm bob turk. first warning weather center. a bit of snow and a nice warmup. i'll have the exclusive first warning five-day forecast. >>> and wjz 13 is always on. here are the top stories on cbsbaltimore.com at this hour. for instant updates and all the da
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to attend the first state of the union address by personal obama -- president obama. what we saw the president do was return to what i think is really a message of hope. something that sets apart the great presidents from the rest of them because the great presidents are carriers of a message of hope. they are the people like frank and eleanor roosevelt hotel us that the only thing to fear is fear itself -- franklin delano ou was about that tells us the only thing to fear is fear itself. he gave a specific ways to build up the middle class. to make the middle class as far as it can be, we need to make education a top priority in this country. education is the thing that helps the poorest among us time into the middle class. it is something that that helps the middle class achieve greatness individually. what we saw tonight was president obama -- it was three or four times mention the phrase middle-class, the strength of the american economy. >> what committees to you serve on? >> and natural resources committee and the oversight and government reform committee as well
to attend the first state of the union address by personal obama -- president obama. what we saw the president do was return to what i think is really a message of hope. something that sets apart the great presidents from the rest of them because the great presidents are carriers of a message of hope. they are the people like frank and eleanor roosevelt hotel us that the only thing to fear is fear itself -- franklin delano ou was about that tells us the only thing to fear is fear itself. he...
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obamas and we are the 40 people left and right for at about that. let u >> when they brought in raising the minimum wage people started putting like mad. >tweeting. >> it will be a debate. do i think the vote is there. absolutely not. >> for to go to an update with george for hot spots. we have been treading a problem a hot spot on the lower peninsula mountain view 101. the accident has been cleared. it occurred at shoreline boulevard. we have seen a big improvement in the traffic flow. south bound. the drive time is about 21 minutes. that is from highway 92 south to 237 running about 4-5 minutes over the normal commute time. expect that to continue to drop. >> the ride to the bay bridge westbound the back up nearly completely gone. a 14 minute commute time. >> the san mateo bridge a 12 minute drive time. we're probably. >> the golden gate bridge, 101 south bound which is the peak traffic that is actually an easy ride across the span. >> george is great. we are seeing bright sunshine. it is chilly in the upper '30's. livermore 33 in hayward. >> in n
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the commander-in-chief has to be obama. many times, quite a few times, maybe not most, when we have a hearing in washington, the military will respond pretty well by the commander-in-chief and they pretty much fortify whatever policy he has. a good example is all this have to happen happened in benghazi. renew at the time absolutely unequivocally as the secretary of defense said on the night of the attack of the anzac service they are, we knew this was an organized terrorist attack and yet five days later, they go all over tv. they say this is just something you do to a video out there. you have to be careful about this. it could be true if any president, not just obama, but they are going to reflect his vision and us is happening right now. >> host: senator inhofe, i'm sequestration and cuts to the defense department, are you willing to agree to closing corporate loopholes, other tax loopholes to avoid cuts to the military? >> guest: i know you believe that or he would not question the way you did get a novelty that appear
the commander-in-chief has to be obama. many times, quite a few times, maybe not most, when we have a hearing in washington, the military will respond pretty well by the commander-in-chief and they pretty much fortify whatever policy he has. a good example is all this have to happen happened in benghazi. renew at the time absolutely unequivocally as the secretary of defense said on the night of the attack of the anzac service they are, we knew this was an organized terrorist attack and yet five...
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i'm so proud that president obama called for more support for c.t.e. in his state of the union message last evening. now, the most important step i think we can take this year to support c.t.e. is to fully re-authorize the perkins vocational and technical education act. currently the perkins act is authorized at a level set in 2010. which doesn't reflect the reality of a modern economy where more workers are looking at high-skilled fields. more and more employers need highly skilled workers. job openings from employers they can't fill because they can't find the workers with the right skills to fill the jobs they do have. meanwhile, our unemployment rate remains unacceptably high. closing the skills gap is one important step that we can take to ensure that workers can fit and fill the needs of expanding industry. today and in the future. after all how can we expect or help businesses to start a company or expand their company or relocate jobs from overseas if we don't have the workers with the right skills to do the jobs that would and are available. s
i'm so proud that president obama called for more support for c.t.e. in his state of the union message last evening. now, the most important step i think we can take this year to support c.t.e. is to fully re-authorize the perkins vocational and technical education act. currently the perkins act is authorized at a level set in 2010. which doesn't reflect the reality of a modern economy where more workers are looking at high-skilled fields. more and more employers need highly skilled workers....
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obama, on the other hand, have called him out. tonight that ret rekt hetoric b was a shout out, you are going to have to let people say yes or no on that issue. i believe when he moves around the country, he will echo that and that will put a tremendous amount of pressure on the republicans and speaker. >> that's the question. will there be a vote? >> i think the mayor is right. the mayor and everyone remembers watergate, release the tapes, release the tapes. a minimalist. release the evidence, give us our day in court. it seemed to be a minimal demand. >> chris, when we are talking about gun violence, my concern is at the state level because that's where the gun legislation gets passed. we have some of the most liberal laws when it comes to guns. you can carry a gun in the open. you don't need to have a permit. >> but you are never going to win with those cowboys, are you? >> we are. >> they want to carry guns and holsters into hotels. >> we need to go to state capitals to change that. >> big cities can pass a tough gun law. and
obama, on the other hand, have called him out. tonight that ret rekt hetoric b was a shout out, you are going to have to let people say yes or no on that issue. i believe when he moves around the country, he will echo that and that will put a tremendous amount of pressure on the republicans and speaker. >> that's the question. will there be a vote? >> i think the mayor is right. the mayor and everyone remembers watergate, release the tapes, release the tapes. a minimalist. release...